Accounting Assistant

Job Synopsis

The Accounting Assistant works within MCC's Financial Services department, assisting the Accounting Associate’s management of accounts payable for MCC U.S. and some regions.  The ability to respond to routine inquiries clearly and promptly is important. Much of the job will involve working on a computer. The period from July-August is the peak workload period. This means there will be a limited possibility for taking extended vacation days during this period.
 

Job Details

Hourly Employee Part Time

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential:  
High School Diploma.
1-3 years experience with data entry in accounting software.
3-5 years clerical experience.
Other essentials are experience using Excel, Word, Outlook.
Effective Communication skills. 
Ability to manage high volume transaction processing.

Employment eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).

Preferred: Associates Degree in Accounting or another related field. 2+ years experience in finance or accounts payable.

Position scope duties and Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Safeguarding commitment: All MCC staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations). Commitment to maintain an organizational culture that creates a safe environment for all and that prevents abuses of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations). 

Anti-oppression commitment: All Non-Supervisory Staff - MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC. 
 

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable 75%, Administrative 25%. 

Specific tasks and duties: Process invoices via digital approval workflow and enter payables for MCC U.S. and regions to accounting system.
Prepare related checks and ACH transfers on a timely basis.
Pay invoices via credit card and/or direct withdrawal as needed.
Maintain recurring payables files, including set up of incoming and outgoing participants in young adult programs.
Upload check list to positive pay platform.
Maintain accounts payable email account, responding quickly to staff questions related to invoices and payables.
Upload and track invoices through digital document management system.
Scan any paper invoices received. 
Track and order office supplies.
Scan and track SRM donation listings.
Assist with coverage of the receptionist desk in Akron and/or office committees as needed.
Collect, scan and process all non-donation cash/check receivables, including payments for employee repayments, WP lodging receivables, insurance repayments, etc.
Prepare, document, and deliver the weekly deposit to the bank. Other duties as assigned on a temporary basis. 
Travel expectations: One week or less for annual FS retreat.

Physical activity/demands: This position occasionally has light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds; remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time regularly; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers regularly; regularly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
This position should not experience adverse environmental conditions. 
This job description is designed to be a thorough list of the employee’s responsibilities.
It may not be an exhaustive list of duties, particularly for short-term duties that may arise.
This Job Description will be reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure recurring and routine duties are included in this job description. 

 

Start Date

13 Jan, 2025 - Yes

Term Length

Indetermine

Salary Details

Base salary: $19.73. Starting salary may be adjusted up to $21.92 based on previous experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision, 23 days paid vacation, sick time and 10 holidays/year. Life insurance provided, as well as long and short term disability coverage. The retirement plan, with MCC contribution of 7%, begins after six months of employment.